TAOS PUEBLO

Founded by Native Americans over 800 years ago, the Taos Pueblo has become one of the symbols of Indian culture in New Mexico. As proof of its importance, the site is even listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Now, tourism has become an important source of income for its inhabitants. The site is indeed paying, but its beauty will not make you regret one moment the dollars spent. Indeed, in the heart of this village, you will be able to discover, during a guided tour, the way of life of the locals. The adobe buildings as well as some typical constructions will make you plunge in the past. To protect the privacy of the locals, you will be asked not to take pictures of them. Some streets are even forbidden to tourists, proof of the real life still active in this pueblo, even if we can remain skeptical about some scenes seen, where we would be closer to a tourist attraction than a real life scene. Besides, many stores are open to tourists: local art, dishes made in Taos, you will not regret this small detour which is worth all the museums on the subject. It is here that the Taos art colony was really born, from 1898. You will understand the passion of the locals to promote the local art and to display all its richness.

The Taos Pueblo just reopened on April^1, 2023, after a closure due to the pandemic.